According to Merton, what occurs when people reject the goal but continue to use the accepted means of reaching the goal?

Ritualism

Innovation

Rebellion

Conformity

Conformity, because you are conforming to what is generally well accepted, but you don’t necessarily believe in the out come. Like your friend says here try this ... you know what he is offering is bad and it could result in something terrible but u give in anyways. That is an example of conformity.

Your answer will be Ritualism.